Is BP Reading Of 130/85 Normal?

Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2017

Question: I'm a bit worried about my blood pressure, my doctor does'nt seem concerned

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide details of your blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

I request you to provide details about your blood pressure readings so a suitable advice can be made about the treatment and prognosis.

I also request you to provide details of any medication which you are receiving or received in recent past along with diagnosis of conditions for which medications were prescribed if any.

In addition it is important to mention the details about duration of illness and diurnal variations in Blood pressure.

I look forward to assist you further.
Thanks again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (18 minutes later)

My BP is 130/85 this morning, which is much lower than last night when it was 145/90 I was prescribed propanolol in March 10mg twice a day....also on Nardil 15 mg twice a day
P& 20 mg atorvastatin at night. I feel fine, & lead a full life, but am not pleased with being prescribed a drug without proper b/p checks at the surgery when the readings fluctuate so much... I've come to dread the bp monitor I have here to monitor myself!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I do not think medications are first choice

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.

In my opinion following things should be done in your case.

1. Continuous BP monitoring for 24 hour. This can be done by a simple portable device otherwise known as ambulatory BP monitor. This will give 24 hour data for interpretation and for necessary action.

2. Life style modication- As you might be knowing the first step in high blood pressure control is regular physical exercise and low intake of sodium and fatty foods. Considering your age and BP recordings I feel this should be the first choice for your BP management. This strategy not only helps in controlling high blood pressure it also prevents occurrence of high blood pressure for many individuals.

I completely agree that medications should be considered after proper monitoring and should not be the first choice.

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar